Quote #21192
I think we have more machinery of government than is necessary, too many parasites...
Category Archives: Francis Bacon
Quote #21208
It is a secret both in nature and state, that it is safer to...
Quote #21224
The general root of superstition is that men observe when things hit, and not...
Quote #21193
Nothing is more damaging to a state than that cunning men pass for wise.
Quote #21209
The worst solitude is to be destitute of sincere friendship.
Quote #21225
Read not to contradict and confute, not to believe and take for granted, not...
Quote #21194
Silence is the virtue of fools.
Quote #21210
Man, being the servant and interpreter of nature, can do and understand so much...
Quote #21226
Atheism leaves a man to sense, to philosophy, to natural piety, to laws, to...
Quote #21195
A prudent question is one-half of wisdom.